About
Nana' is a dense, rounded, dwarf cultivar reaching a maximum height of 1m. Leaves emerge light green in spring, mature to blue-green in summer and turn a golden-yellow in autumn before falling to reveal red-brown bark covered with short spurs.
About the genus
Larix are deciduous trees of conical habit, with good autumn colour from the soft, needle-like leaves which are borne in whorls on spur-like lateral shoots and spirally arranged on young growth; small ovoid cones persist on the branches
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing, North-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any deep, well drained soil but prefers slightly acidic soils
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by grafting
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to adelgids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility